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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks None, NH
Trails
Trails: Basin Trail,Basin Rim Trail,Black Angel Trail,Wild River Trail,Moriah Brook Trail,Roadwalk
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Dropped at Basin Trailhead. Ample parking. Nice to see a hiking pup that saw my pack and thought it was time to go for a hike. Picked up at Wild River road gate.parking lot was full. Additional parking roadside not blocking gate 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Minor crossings with the exception of Wild River which was no issue knee deep in spots at Black Angel Crossing. Gage height approx 1.59 feet at time of crossing 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Trails in good shape overall. Wild River Trail does have a stretch of heavy erosion,falling away,and a bit tough to follow. This stretch begins .89 miles before wild river campground  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: A good hike for an agile doggo 
Bugs
Bugs: No issue until reached the campground. Glad i had the jungle juice 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: A late afternoon start of these trails. Rim Junction had great views of the basin and beyond. The goal was at least Blue Brook Tentsite but ended up crossing the wild river searching for a site for the night. After a quick dip i ended crossing back over and found a spot for the night. It was nice quickly chatting with the hiker i met just before hitting basin rim as well as the group of campers that made it up after viewing hermit falls. Great job!Wild River campground remains closed as the road is washed in several places. Roadwalk went by quickly just the same  
Name
Name: scottb 
E-Mail
E-Mail: mainebeefman@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-08-19 
Link
Link: https:// 
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